Aptis is based on what has become the most influential test validation theory in modern assessment – the socio-cognitive framework. This theory focuses on how three elements (the test taker, the test system and the scoring system) combine to give a measure of a candidate’s performance which relates meaningfully to their ability in English.
You can read more about the development of Aptis and other assessment projects by exploring our areas of expertise below.
These reports describe the results of projects carried out by external researchers that have been funded through the Assessment Research Awards and Grants scheme.
These are no longer than 2 pages and written in non-technical English. They provide details on research we have funded including what the researchers did, how and what they found.
The reports describe the results of projects carried out by external researchers funded through the British Council and MetaMetrics Research into Reading Grants scheme.
These technical reports primarily focus on test development and validation studies directly related to the Aptis test system
These studies are carried out in collaboration with external researchers and ARG to target areas of importance for the Aptis test system and for language assessment generally.
The ‘Perspectives Series’ sets out the British Council’s approach to a range of issues around the English language in learning systems around the world.
This Handbook has been created to inform and suggest ways to help undertake a practical or applied CEFR alignment exercise.
The Monograph Series provides short books about language testing written by language testing scholars from across the world and members of the British Council's Assessment Research Group.